Gnanasekaran, the accused in the December 2024 Anna University sexual assault case, has been sentenced to 30 years of life imprisonment by the Madras High Court. He was also fined ₹90,000 after being found guilty on all 11 charges by the Chennai Mahila Court. The case, which involved the assault of a 19-year-old student, sparked political protests and public outrage, with opposition parties accusing the DMK government of mishandling the case. Despite allegations of the accused’s links to senior DMK leaders, the court delivered a strong verdict. AIADMK welcomed the ruling, calling it a victory for justice and student voices. (PC: News18)

In a bizarre new conspiracy theory, U.S. President Donald Trump claimed on Truth Social that former President Joe Biden was "executed in 2020" and replaced with a robotic clone. The post, which Trump reshared from a fringe account, alleges Democrats are unaware of the supposed switch. The claim follows Biden’s recent disclosure of aggressive prostate cancer. The White House has not responded. Trump’s history of promoting baseless theories continues—ranging from genocide claims in South Africa to alleging the FBI tried to assassinate him. Analysts warn the repeated spread of misinformation may further polarize political discourse ahead of the 2026 midterms. (PC: NDTV)

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy revealed that Ukraine launched a “brilliant operation” deep inside Russian territory, using 117 drones in a strike that destroyed over 40 aircraft, including nuclear-capable bombers. The attack, planned over 18 months, targeted airbases across three time zones and came just a day before peace talks in Istanbul. Zelenskyy stressed the need for coordinated pressure—military, diplomatic, and economic—on Russia. The strike, reportedly coordinated near Russia’s FSB offices, has heightened tensions as the two nations prepare to discuss ending Europe’s largest war since WWII. Moscow has yet to provide its promised peace proposal for the talks. (PC: Reuters)

A mass stabbing at the Union Gospel Mission men's shelter in Salem, Oregon, USA, left at least 11 people injured on Sunday evening. The incident took place at the shelter on the 700 block of Commercial Street Northeast. According to the Salem Police Department, all victims were transported to Salem Health with varying degrees of injuries. The male suspect, whose identity has not been disclosed, is currently in custody. Authorities have not released further details as the investigation is ongoing. The motive for the attack remains unclear. Officials are urging the public to avoid the area while detectives gather evidence. (PC: HT)

Six people were injured in a suspected terrorist attack during a peaceful rally for Israeli hostages at an outdoor mall in Boulder, Colorado. The FBI confirmed the attacker, Mohamed Sabry Soliman, 45, an Egyptian national with an expired visa, used Molotov cocktails and a makeshift flamethrower, reportedly shouting “Free Palestine” during the assault. The event, held weekly, turned chaotic as attendees rushed to help the injured. Soliman is in custody. Officials are investigating the incident as a potential antisemitic terror attack. Israel’s foreign minister condemned it as a “terrible antisemitic terror attack targeting Jews.” Emergency responders secured the area quickly. (PC: Reuters)

Ukraine launched a major drone attack on Sunday, hitting five Russian airbases. Over 40 aircraft, including nuclear-capable bombers, were damaged. The attack, called Operation "Pavutyna" or "Spider Web", targeted bases in deep Russian regions like Murmansk and Irkutsk. Russia confirmed fires on some planes but reported no casualties. This marks the first such strike in Siberia. Ukrainian sources said the plan took a year and used drones hidden in trucks. The attack comes just before peace talks in Istanbul. Ukraine says the goal was to weaken Russia’s long-range weapons. Both sides are set to meet for fresh talks on Monday. (PC: X/ @RT_com)

Ukraine carried out a secret drone attack on four Russian airbases, damaging 41 warplanes. The operation, called ‘Spider’s Web’, used drones hidden inside wooden sheds. These sheds were placed on trucks and taken close to the airbases. Once there, drones flew out and hit the targets. The Irkutsk base, over 4,300 km from the war zone, was one of the main targets. Ukraine said President Zelenskyy helped plan the attack. Russia confirmed some planes were hit. Videos show bombers on fire. This comes a week after Russia’s big missile strike that killed 13 civilians in Ukraine. The situation remains tense. (PC: India Today)

Israel has denied firing at a US-backed aid centre in Rafah, Gaza, where 31 people were reportedly killed. The Hamas-run health ministry in Gaza said the deaths happened during an attack on the centre. But Israel said its army did not shoot at civilians and called the reports false and made up. The Gaza Humanitarian Foundation also denied any deaths, blaming Hamas for spreading fake news. Some reports earlier claimed warning shots were fired. The UN has raised concern, saying Gaza is facing severe hunger and that aid sites are turning into danger zones for innocent people. (PC: AFP)

2 people died and over 500 were arrested across France after PSG won the Champions League final for the first time. A 17-year-old was stabbed in Dax, and a man died in Paris after a road accident. In Paris, celebrations turned violent—cars were burned, shops looted, and fireworks thrown. Police arrested 559 people and reported 192 injuries. Riot police used water cannons and tear gas to control crowds. Despite this, many fans celebrated peacefully. A trophy parade is planned in Paris with tight security. French officials condemned the violence and promised strict action against vandals and looters. (PC: Getty Images, Reuters)

Germany’s defence chief, General Carsten Breuer, warned that Russia could attack NATO in the next four years. Speaking at a defence summit in Singapore, he said Russia is making 1,500 tanks and millions of shells each year. These weapons are not just for Ukraine but also for future attacks, possibly on NATO’s Baltic members. He said NATO must prepare to defend itself now. He pointed to cyber attacks and damaged cables as signs of growing threats. Despite some disagreements, he said NATO remains united. A NATO summit in The Hague this month will discuss defence spending and readiness. (PC: BBC)